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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.35, 1,360.68 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.35, 1,360.68 and 420.06 is: 629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.35 : 1,360.68 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.35/1,360.68 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.35x = 1,360.68 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.35x = 571,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,567.24/907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.93

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